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Contents
Appliance description 8
Before using for the first time 9
Protecting the environment 9
Safety instructions for the user 9
Preparing the vacuum cleaner for use 10
Using the nozzles 10
Switching on 11
Maintenance and cleaning 12
Paper filter 13
What do I do, if 13
Before using for the first time
Please read the following information carefully.
It provides important information on the safety,
use and maintenance of the appliance. Keep
the operating instructions in a safe place and
pass them on to any subsequent owners.
Protecting the environment
Do not simply throw away packaging material
and old appliances.
Equipment packaging:
The cardboard packaging can be deposited
at a waste paper recycling point.
Deposit the recyclable polyethylene (PE)
bag at a PE recycling point.
Recycling the appliance at the end of its
life:
The plastic components all carry a material
identification marking so that, like the other
materials, they can be recycled at the end of
the life of the appliance.
Please ask your local authority about your local
recycling centre.
Safety instructions
This appliance complies with the
following EC directives: 73/23/EC
dated 21. 02. 1973
Low Voltage Directive 89/336/EEC dated
03. 05. 1989 (including Amending Directive
92/31/EEC) EMC Directive.
Only connect the appliance to 220/230
Volt alternating current.
The mains circuit for the socket used must
be protected with a fuse with a rating of at
least 10 A.
Never remove the mains plug from the
socket by pulling on the cable.
Do not use the appliance if:
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the cable is damaged.
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the housing shows visible signs of damage.
Avoid running over the mains lead with the
appliance or the vacuum brush. The
insulation could be damaged.
The cover cannot be closed unless a
paper filter has been inserted. Please do
not use force!
Always ensure that a paper filter as well as a
MICROFILTER and a HEPA filter are
inserted.
Toner dust from laser printers and copiers
must not be vacuumed using normal
household vacuum cleaners.
This is a domestic vacuum cleaner and
should only be used to vacuum dry dust.
People and animals must not be vacuumed
using the appliance.
Keep children away from electrical
appliances.
The manufacturer is not liable for any
damage caused by incorrect use or
operation.
Leave wet shampooed carpets to dry
completely. Otherwise the vacuum cleaner
will be damaged. Such action might also
reduce protection against electric shock.
Do not vacuum matches, glowing ashes or
cigarette ends using the appliance. Avoid
picking up hard, pointed objects as these
may damage the appliance or the paper
filter.
Do not expose the appliance to the effects
of the weather, humidity or sources of heat.
Should the mains lead be defective, the
complete cable roller must be replaced by
PROGRESS customer service or an
authorised repair centre.
Repairs to electrical appliances may only be
carried out by qualified specialists.
Improperly effected repairs may result in
significant risk to the user.
For this reason, if there is a malfunction in
your appliance please contact your
specialist dealer or PROGRESS customer
service directly.
